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Cut and match film negative
Cut and match film negative
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPOS404A
CUFPOS404A
State Code
D1163
D1163
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to cut and match negative against computer generated edit decision lists (EDLs) to produce a final cut negative or rolls of select takes.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare for negative matching
- 1. Ensure that source material for productions is filed correctly and available as required
- 2. Liaise with relevant personnel to confirm production requirements to ensure negative matching is processed promptly
- 3. Retrieve original negative from storage and ensure that equipment is in good working order
- 4. Establish frame sequence required for final negative or for select takes according to production requirements
- 5. Review requirements as noted on edit decision lists prior to proceeding with negative matching
- 6. Manage negative with care to avoid damage during production process using appropriate protective gloves
Extract and match negative
- 7. Check frame sequence required for selected negative according to instructions and select designated takes
- 8. Identify and locate required frames on negative to match EDLs
- 9. Accurately cut selected frames until the negative matching process has been completed according to production requirements
- 10. Extract negative for opticals or digital treatment, complete necessary documentation and dispatch to required destination according to enterprise procedures
- 11. Supervise the work of others as required, ensuring that negative matching conforms with EDLs
- 12. Deal promptly and efficiently with problems that arise during the negative matching process to ensure that production deadlines are met
Assemble, clean and check negative
- 13. Attach leader film and label negative appropriately according to enterprise procedures
- 14. Assemble selected frames into correctly sequenced A and B rolls if required
- 15. Splice negative using correct editing procedures to meet final print criteria or scanning requirements
- 16. Assemble and label unused negative takes and store safely or return to relevant personnel according to enterprise procedures
- 17. Ensure that completed negative is clean and free from faults
Wrap up operations
- 18. Produce required documentation to report on the quality of selected negative
- 19. Ensure that negative is dispatched to the required destination according to enterprise procedures
- 20. Provide feedback on negative extraction and matching process to team members in a way that fosters a positive work environment
- 21. Review own performance on a regular basis and note areas for future improvement
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant personnel may include:
assistant editor
colour grader/colourist
director
director of photography
editor
producer
sound editor.
Production requirements may include:
deadlines
grading requirements
special effects.
Negative may be:
black and white negative
colour negative
duplicate negative
negative produced from exposed camera film footage
original negative.
Equipment may include:
cement and ultrasonic splicers
commercial processing machines
computers
edit bench
film rewind benches
film splicers
synchronisers
ultrasonic cleaning machines, of a commercial or industrial nature
video replay decks.
Edit decision lists may include instructions regarding:
composition
dialogue
effects transitions, e.g.:
wipes
dissolves
fades
use of graphics
frame ratio and rate
frame numbers:
head
tail
glitches, faults, drop-outs
image treatment or digital repair
music
soundtrack
special effects
speed
takes
tempo - duration of shots and segments
timing.
Digital treatment may include:
digital animations
digital image repair
digital opticals
digital visual effects
graphics
motion effects
titles
transitions.
Documentation may be:
can labels
client instructions
computer generated
edited fine cut work print
EDLs (edit decision lists)
job code, title and client details
log sheets
manually written
roll numbers
shot/camera lists
stock type.
Print criteria may include:
correct alignments
flush edge splices
jump free rolls
pressure resistant.
Faults may include:
broken splices
data errors
dust
emulsion distortion
machine malfunction
scratches
solvent stains.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant personnel may include:
assistant editor
colour grader/colourist
director
director of photography
editor
producer
sound editor.
Production requirements may include:
deadlines
grading requirements
special effects.
Negative may be:
black and white negative
colour negative
duplicate negative
negative produced from exposed camera film footage
original negative.
Equipment may include:
cement and ultrasonic splicers
commercial processing machines
computers
edit bench
film rewind benches
film splicers
synchronisers
ultrasonic cleaning machines, of a commercial or industrial nature
video replay decks.
Edit decision lists may include instructions regarding:
composition
dialogue
effects transitions, e.g.:
wipes
dissolves
fades
use of graphics
frame ratio and rate
frame numbers:
head
tail
glitches, faults, drop-outs
image treatment or digital repair
music
soundtrack
special effects
speed
takes
tempo - duration of shots and segments
timing.
Digital treatment may include:
digital animations
digital image repair
digital opticals
digital visual effects
graphics
motion effects
titles
transitions.
Documentation may be:
can labels
client instructions
computer generated
edited fine cut work print
EDLs (edit decision lists)
job code, title and client details
log sheets
manually written
roll numbers
shot/camera lists
stock type.
Print criteria may include:
correct alignments
flush edge splices
jump free rolls
pressure resistant.
Faults may include:
broken splices
data errors
dust
emulsion distortion
machine malfunction
scratches
solvent stains.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
extraction and matching of negative that demonstrates an ability to:
correctly interpret computer generated EDLs and job instructions
handle negative cleanly, carefully and accurately
follow correct safety procedures when handling film negative and hazardous materials
work to deadlines
attention to detail
a collaborative approach to work, including the ability to supervise the work of others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to editing equipment and software that enables the management of EDLs and other data
opportunity to work on a range of relatively complex materials
involvement with film laboratory procedures
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of negative extraction and matching process undertaken by the candidate to determine whether the output meets requirements
direct observation of candidate cutting and matching film negative
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFPOS301A Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer
CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
extraction and matching of negative that demonstrates an ability to:
correctly interpret computer generated EDLs and job instructions
handle negative cleanly, carefully and accurately
follow correct safety procedures when handling film negative and hazardous materials
work to deadlines
attention to detail
a collaborative approach to work, including the ability to supervise the work of others.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to editing equipment and software that enables the management of EDLs and other data
opportunity to work on a range of relatively complex materials
involvement with film laboratory procedures
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of negative extraction and matching process undertaken by the candidate to determine whether the output meets requirements
direct observation of candidate cutting and matching film negative
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFPOS301A Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer
CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |